: During a dolphin show, Senpai takes a proactive "cool" stance to protect Nagatoro from a splash of water, which she reciprocates by drying him off.

: A sequence involving ice cream leads to an accidental "indirect kiss" when their cones collide, a moment that Nagatoro initially teased him about but finds herself equally flustered by.

: Nagatoro maintains a tally of "points" for Senpai's performance, ultimately ending the date with a modest 50 points (out of 1,000), which she admits was actually "the real thing" rather than practice.

: In a scene exclusive to the anime, the two walk home together. Nagatoro proposes finishing what they started on their date—offering a choice between a hug or a kiss. They ultimately share a warm, tender hug, which is seen as a definitive milestone in their relationship. Thematic Analysis and Character Development